How far is Flint, MI from Livingston, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Livingston, MI is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.64 mi
03h 25m
Flight
162.38 mi
261.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.38 mi
Kilometers
261.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.64 mi
Kilometers
301.97 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 7:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T12:22
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Flint
93.7 mi
01h 42m
To Livingston
94 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Livingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Stevensville

    2626 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Red Arrow Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Livingston Road

    1434 ft · 1 min · Livingston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
84.5 mi · 45%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 25%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 18%
US 127
16.1 mi · 9%
Red Arrow Highway
4.91 mi · 3%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

84.5 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 42m from Flint
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Livingston?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Flint and 94 miles from Livingston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.33 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Livingston

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.9683800, -86.5430800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Livingston (-86.54308, 41.96838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.06 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.12 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Livingston. The current time is 12:22:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.